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Ministry aims to cut teen pregnancy rate
The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) has set a target to reduce the number of teenage mothers from 39.5 for every 1,000 people to 25 by 2026.Minister Chuti Krairiksh said Thailand’s unplanned teen pregnancies have been on the rise, aided by speedy ...
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Experts call for compassionate policies as teen attempts to bury newborn
A 15-year-old girl’s recent attempt to bury her newborn baby alive, apparently out of fear that others would find out about her pregnancy, underlines her desperation and the crying need for help, according to activists and social workers.“I hope the relevant authorities will focus on ...
The Nation Reporter